How to prune Osmanthus fragrans

When is the best time to prune Osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrans can be pruned all year round. The best pruning period is spring. At this time, the plant has not yet sprouted, and it can be pruned appropriately to promote rapid sprouting.

Cuttings: When cutting Osmanthus fragrans, choose loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil, and the soil should be disinfected. Take semi-lignified cuttings, each 10 cm long, leave 2 to 4 leaves on the cuttings, apply some rooting powder on the lower end, insert the treated cuttings into the soil, and they will take root after careful maintenance for a period of time.

How to prune the branches of Osmanthus fragrans

Different types of Osmanthus fragrans have different pruning methods. For strong Osmanthus fragrans, you can use the thinning method to prune weak branches, overcrowded branches, diseased branches, dead branches, etc.

When pruning sick and weak Osmanthus fragrans, it is necessary to maintain the original shape of the plant. On this basis, appropriate pruning and thinning should be carried out, with the principle of removing the weak and retaining the strong, and removing unnecessary branches.

For older Osmanthus fragrans, you can use the method of pruning the trunk back year by year, pressing down on the main trunk so that new branches sprout from the base, prompting it to continue growing.

Tips for pruning Osmanthus fragrans

When pruning Osmanthus fragrans, the main and side branches of the entire shape should be clear, the branches need to be evenly distributed, and the entire crown should be neat, so that it will look more beautiful.

During the growing period of Osmanthus fragrans, pinching can promote the growth of axillary buds and allow it to grow more branches. It can also be done by plucking leaves, removing some leaves to promote the growth of new leaves.

Osmanthus fragrans pruning and flowering

After Osmanthus fragrans enters the growth period, in order to concentrate limited nutrients, a small part of the newly sprouted branches must be removed to make the plant bloom more luxuriantly.

Things to note when pruning Osmanthus fragrans

When pruning Osmanthus fragrans, be sure to disinfect the knives used in advance and make sure they are sharp. The pruning edges need to be smooth so that the plant's wounds can heal quickly.